Mapping a battle is always interesting; in addition, the kids spent time with their groups working on projects. K is investigating attitudes of the Mayflower passengers toward Native Americans. She found a reference to concerns that they shouldn't go to the New World out of respect for those already there and arguments to that perspective; now they are digging deeper. G is working with a group to assess what John Hanson, the first US President after the revolution to serve a full (one year) term felt about the development of the Constitution. Also a lot of work!
I love this! The historical aspect is fascinating, but even more I think it is helping them to develop the critical thinking skills that we all need in a time of "fake news" in which too many of us (on both sides of any political divide) build our perspectives based on biased headlines, not original sources.
I love this! The historical aspect is fascinating, but even more I think it is helping them to develop the critical thinking skills that we all need in a time of "fake news" in which too many of us (on both sides of any political divide) build our perspectives based on biased headlines, not original sources.
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